Local Residents Attend Visits and Reunions Across Ohio
Mr and Mrs W C Holgate leave for Toledo for a week while Misses Helen Rochrs and Rose Antner return from Holgate. Alarms note a gasoline stove fire at Jackson street causing minor damage. The 48th Ohio reunion is planned in Cincinnati September 16 and 17. Rev E D Whitlock and J P Buffington attend conferences. Rev J G Grunner travels to Cincinnati for Central Synod meeting. The Mexican War Veterans hold their 29th annual reunion in Van Wert on Thursday 24th 1903. John S Greenler reports corn on his Holgate farm averaging near 100 bushels per acre from 140 acres planted. Ed Schultz plans marriage to Ella Booth in Homer Michigan with a home on Division street awaiting his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Association of
John S. Greenler
First National Bank
Holgate
E. A. Schultz
Central Fire Department
Central Building
Louie Brown
Homer
Mich
Ella Booth
Division Street
Mr. Schultz
J.B. Hardestry
Pharis Hall
J. B. Wible
Paulding Center
Arthur
Hartman
Defiance
Frensdorf
Jy Kinner
J D Kinner
Fred Knoop
Albert Stucky
John Kahoot
E. D. Geller
Defiance College
Bethel Church
Maggie Ice
Jerry Andrews
Oakwood
David Bodenbender
Leipsic
Chas. Andrews
Morris
A. L. West
Ella Gross
Michigan
Pete Donley
Daisy Sholl
Hicksville
Welker
B. L. Stailey
L. W. Cotterman
Dean
Warren
Stella
Harry Campbell
John Davis
Alverton
Scoté Yarlot
Toledo
Bud Widmer
J. Beigelmyer
Hanna & Bergman
A. P. Yeagley
Frank Smith
Spear
van Wert
F. M. Shook
Pearl
Sherwood
Washington Township
O.T.R.C
Lively Affair on Perry Street Ends in Crash and Rescue
On Perry street near the New Manufacturing Co. a bugy collision involving Walt Hill and Jimmie Woodward with a Memmer survey caused a wrecked rig and a broken horse leg. Officer Gus Wahl shot the injured horse as crowds gathered while A W King & Son advertised new fall styles in Defiance, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Street
New Manufacturing Co
Walt Hill
Jimmie Woodward
Williams Street
Pete Memmer
Memmer
Ed Ansberry
J. H. Myers
Defiance Township
Gus Wahl
W. T. Hill
Wabash
Young Hill
Woodward
Defiance Carriage Co. Plans Future Operations
After a 60 day interruption due to a failed purchase by Cincinnati interests the Defiance Carriage Co announces it will continue in business either at its current location sharing space with the Tool and Machine Co or relocate within the city soon. The firm touts its strong past performance quality vehicles reasonable prices and long easy terms with guaranteed satisfaction and invites trials to prove its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tool and Machine Co
Tur Defiance Carriack Co
Defiance
Farmer News From Our Area Highlights Farm Work And Community Life
The cider mill resumes operation with cider production on Tuesdays and Fridays. Local residents report house projects, sidewalk installations, travel to Toledo for studies, and family visits. Recounted events include a fiftieth birthday surprise, church attendance, fair plans, school terms, sales of farms and livestock, and travel to Defiance and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Scott
John Norway
Harvey Sweet
Petoska
Jacob Steelsmith
Barlow
Farmer
Hicksville
Elsie Ringer
Mr Thorough
Paul Donley
Lorenzo Hammon
Toledo
Jeremiah Lord
Welker
O. Stone
Masier Bercaw
Louis Lord
W. G. Lord
Defiance
Hiram Rice
Kansas
Campaign Offer for Express Subscriptions in Defiance Ohio
Ohio voters and committees encouraged to join a subscription drive for The Weekly and Daily Express. Defiance address for orders, sample copies offered, with discount rates for multiple subscriptions through November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
the Express
Weekly Express
Daily Express
Express
Defiance region visitors and gatherings noted amid town life
Numerous residents and visitors are tracked across Defiance and nearby towns. John Hancock and Geo Carver travel to Defiance while families visit relatives in Ney Montpelier and Anderson areas. The week includes canning factory start, tomato crop prospects, weddings, and a Sunday church meeting with local officials and teachers attending events.
Local Notes From Defiance and Surrounding Areas
South Tiffin residents Alice and Fred Neaderhauser resumed studies at Northwestern College in Naperville Illinois. Others visited relatives, attended meetings, or moved for work including W H Raser joining Postal Telegraph Co. and J H Neaderhauser with Christ Baher relocating drilling equipment to Ayersville. Wheat sowing continues with 2000 bushels clover seed requested before sale by Chas T Pierce & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Fred Neaderhauser
Naperville
Ill
Northwestern College
Linton Shirk
Paulding County
Baldy Corwin
Defiance
Miller Bros
W. H. McCauley
M. E
Findlay
John Kuhl
Rossellen
W. H. Raser
The
Postal Telegraph Co
August Nell
Jos. Siler
Jake Bishop
John Hornish
Will Lawton
Detroit
Mich
Christ Baher
Leo, Flehar
Dan Lehman
Dakota Road
Gurwell School House
Heilman
New Haven
Ind
J. H. Neaderhauser
Trump‘power
Ayersville
Glenburg area reports school start and local notices
Glenburg Washington townships schools began Monday under new superintendent Mr Spiter. Dina Carr of Bryan visited, Grace Herriman heads to Wau Seo, and Herriman and Carrie Ury returned from London and Columbus. Typhoid patient Audrey Moon with Dr Snyder attending. Lowell Partee and Golda Moog ill. Dils on Jolly planning to move to Michigan. Rev J F Miller preached farewell at U B church. Sam Hoffman of Illinois visiting. seed wheat advertised by S J Bowen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Spiter
Dina Carr
Bryan
Audrey Moon
Snyder
Grace Herriman
Wau- Seo
Herriman
Carrie Ury
London
Columbus
Little Lowell Partee
Golda Moog
Dilson Jolly
Michigan
Sam Hoffman
Illinois
Dr.Benner
Defiance
Sun-fleet
J. F. Miller
U. B
Advertised Letters at Defiance Post Office 1903 List
Uncalled letters for week ending Sept 15 1903 at Defiance Ohio include John C Baker G Boddy F Brinkman John Crawford David Clark John H Fleming 8 Nickel Frank Stamets Ida Ellerman Clara Kuszmaul Ola Mansfield Ladies. If not claimed within 14 days they go to dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
Ohio
John C Baker
G@ Boddy
F Brinkman
John Crawford
David Clark
John H Fleming
Frank Stamets
Ida Ellerman
Clara Kuszmaul
Ola Mansfield
C.J. Thompson
Church Services Notice St John s Reformed Cor Fourth and Washington
Divine services announced at St John s Reformed Church corner Fourth and Washington with Sunday school at 9 a m English sermon at 10 a m. Zion s church of Sherwood hosts an afternoon service at 2:30 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m E Vitz from Heidelberg will supply the pulpit at both locations all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Reformed Church
Cor. Fourth
Washington
F. E. Lahr
Zion’s Church of Sherwood
E. Vitz
Heidelberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodwards Drug Store
W. C. Holgate
Helen Rochrs
Rose Antner
G. A. Armbruster
Wause
Besse Smith
St. Marys
John Butler
48Th Ohio
Chas. D. Harris
Louie, Brown
Merril
Miss
B. W. Slagle
A. Brechbill
North Baltimore
Maumee
Pete HoWy
Ralph Neyeaux
Kansas City
M. W. Steinburger
Helen
John and
Wesley
John Hosack
North Ridge
E. D. Whitlock
J P. Buffington
F. E. Labr
J. G. Grunner
West Bay City
Central Synod of the Reformed Church In
United States
Joseph Grossman
Jackson Street
Ideal” Pharmacy
Weisenberger & Emery Props
Perry
A.W. King & Son
A. W. _ King, Clothiers
Harley & Whitaker
Harley & Low
Yingling’s
Jeweler Optician
Defiance, Ohio
Boston
Soma
Reece
Solar
Christ Winterich
Estance
Brooksville
John Hancock
Ley
F. H.stralen
Stralhn
Son Ervin
Belle Gilbert
Alice Hall
Laura Keoppe
Lewis Hanna
Will Snider
Ney
Geo. Carverg
Mary Partee
George Carver
Margie Baker
Geo. Black
Ollie Robison
Kate Figley
Hazel Carver
Panny Seck
John Meyer
Keoppe
Paul
Geo. Carver
Grandpa Hanna
Mark Center
W. M
Jas Figley
Samuel Dunbar
South Defiance
John Kubo
Delaware Township
Eugene Maddox
Adama Township
Vernie Reth
Mel
Evansport
Meyers
Ed Keoppe
Gberg
Eric Keoppe
Emil Schick
O. Schick
Trinity Chappel
Geo. Churchman
Fredericks
Montpelier
Wm. Lantz
C.W. Kerns
W. W. Welker
Wm. Geller
Oren Garver
Ira Lake
Ft. Wayne
John
Kit Hanna
Sherman Hutchins
Geo. Reynolds
Fred Corwin
North Defiance
J. FE. Durham
J Brunersburg
Bishop
M. E. Bishop
Norah Barnett
Corning
Ark
H. A. Kuhn
Olda Kuhn
Moats
Roy Hall
Chicago Junction
H. H. Shirer
Alice Leaders
Maud Swing
Christian Vollmer
Rey
8S. L. Pierce & Co
John C. Vandenbroek
Rarestar
E. N. Lewis
South Tiffin
Clover Seed
Callin
Chas. T. Pierce & Bro
Mollencup
Glenburg
St. Joel Valley
Indiana
Cheney
Godfrey
Cheney & Godfrey
Whitkey & Currier
Vandenbroek
A. W. Fuller
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